Official u.s. Soccer press releases: 2021
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SEptember
U.S. Soccer Statement on Equal Pay Lawsuit - Sept. 21, 2021
ANSWERING BRIEF FOR UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION - Sept. 21, 2021
U.S. Soccer Federation Offers Identical Contract Proposals To Women’s and Men’s National Team Players Associations - Sept. 14, 2021
JULY
Statement from U.S. Soccer Federation on July 23, 2021 Appeal Filed by USWN - July 23, 2021
JUNE
MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL WITH U.S. SOCCER PRESIDENT CINDY PARLOW CONE AND CEO/SECRETARY GENERAL WILL WILSON - June 16, 2021
MAY 2021
U.S. Soccer Board of Directors Holds Second Meeting of 2021 – May. 23, 2021
U.S. Soccer Honors the Life of George Floyd by Launching ‘One Nation’ Programming in Various Communities Across the Country – May. 25, 2021
JANUARY 2021
Four Colombia Players Cleared to Face USWNT Tonight in Orlando, Fla. – Jan. 22, 2021
Goalkeeper Sean Johnson and Forward Jordan Morris Depart USMNT January Camp – Jan. 20, 2021
Defender Julian Araujo Added to U-23 USMNT January Camp Roster as Bryan Reynolds Departs – Jan. 19, 2021
U.S. Men’s National Team to Open 2021 Against Trinidad & Tobago on Jan. 31 in Orlando, Fla. – Jan. 19, 2021
Samantha Mewis Hat Trick Leads USWNT to a 4-0 Victory Against Colombia to Kick Off 2021 – Jan. 18, 2021
Four Colombia Players Ruled Out of USWNT Match due to COVID-19 – Jan. 18, 2021
FIFA Approves Eligibility for Midfielder Catarina Macario to Represent USWNT – Jan. 13, 2021
U.S. Soccer 2021 SheBelieves Summit, Presented by Deloitte, to Take Place on February 11 and 12 – Jan. 13, 2021
Defender Kyle Duncan Added to U-23 USMNT January Camp Roster; Arrival Tests Revel One Positive Test for COVID-19 – Jan. 11, 2021
Nomination Process for 2021 U.S. Soccer Presidential and Vice Presidential Election Closed – Jan. 11, 2021
2021 SheBelieves Cup Presented by Visa Will Feature the USA Hosting Brazil, Canada and Japan – Jan. 11, 2021
Goalkeeper Matt Freese and Defender Donovan Pines to Replace Goalkeeper David Ochoa and Defender Julian Araujo at U-23 USMNT January Camp – Jan. 9, 2021
USWNT Will Hold January Training Camp and Host Two Matches Against Colombia in Orlando, Fla. to Kick Off 2021- Jan. 6, 2021
USMNT Preparation Camp to Begin Jan. 9 in Bradenton, Fla. – Jan. 5, 2021
U.S. Soccer and GoGO squeeZ Extend Partnership to Promote Active Lifestyles for Kids and Families – Jan. 4, 2021
Official u.s. Soccer press releases: 2020
December 2020
CP Soccer Youth Players Voted 2020 U.S. Soccer Players of the Year with a Disability – Dec. 22, 2020
Gio Reyna Wins 2020 U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year – Dec. 22, 2020
Naomi Girma Voted 2020 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year – Dec. 21, 2020
Samantha Mewis Named 2020 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year – Dec. 19, 2020
Weston McKennie Voted 2020 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year – Dec. 18, 2020
U.S. Soccer Federation Board of Directors Conducts Final Meeting of 2020 – Dec. 11, 2020
U.S. Soccer Providing Innovate to Grow Fund to Members for COVID Relief for 2020 – Dec. 11, 2020
Youthful USMNT Erupts for 6-0 Win Versus El Salvador to Close Out 2020 – Dec. 9, 2020
Nominees Set for 2020 U.S. Soccer Female and Male Player of the Year Awards – Dec. 9, 2020
COVID-19 Testing for El Salvador National Team Upon Arrival Reveals Positive Test – Dec. 8, 2020
USMNT Closes the Year Against El Salvador with Eye Towards Busy 2021 Schedule – Dec. 8, 2020
Forward Sebastian Soto Added to USMNT Training Camp Roster Ahead of USA-El Salvador Match on Dec. 9 – Dec. 4, 2020
Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski to Replace David Ochoa on USMNT Training Camp Roster Ahead of USA-El Salvador Match on Dec. 9 – Dec. 3, 2020
U.S. Soccer and U.S. Women’s National Team Players Agree to Proposed Settlement on Working Conditions – Dec. 1, 2020
Teleconference Transcription - U.S. Soccer and U.S. Women’s National Team Players Agree to Proposed Settlement on Working Conditions – Dec. 1, 2020
November 2020
Berhalter Calls 22 Players Ahead of USA-El Salvador on Dec. 9 at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale – Nov. 30, 2020
U.S. Men’s National Team to Face El Salvador on Dec. 9 in South Florida – Nov. 29, 2020
U.S. Women’s National Team Tops Netherlands 2-0 in First Match in 261 Days – Nov. 27, 2020
USWNT Returns to Game Action for First Time in 261 Days vs. the Netherlands – Nov. 25, 2020
Jaelin Howell to Replace Lindsey Horan on U.S. Women’s National Team Training Camp Roster for Trip to Netherlands due to Positive COVID-19 Test – Nov. 18, 2020
Vlatko Andonovski Names 23-Player Training Camp Roster for Match Against the Netherlands in Breda – Nov. 17, 2020
Goal Scoring Outbursts Fuel Young USMNT Past Panama 6-2 in Austria – Nov. 16, 2020
Youthful USMNT Set to Face Panama in Austria – Nov. 15, 2020
U.S. Women’s National Team to Face the Netherlands on Nov. 27 in Breda – Nov. 15, 2020
With Youth on Display, U.S. Men’s National Team Draws 0-0 With Wales in First Match Since February – Nov. 12, 2020
Potential-Packed USMNT Returns to Action Against Wales – Nov. 10, 2020
Berhalter Calls 24 Players for November USMNT Camp and Matches – Nov. 3, 2020
October 2020
Andrés Cantor Named 2020 Colin Jose Media Award Winner – Oct. 26, 2020
U.S. Men’s National Team Returns to Action Against Wales on Nov. 12 in Swansea – Oct. 23, 2020
National Soccer Hall of Fame Revises Election & Eligibility Policies & Procedures – Oct. 22, 2020
Vlatko Andonovski Names 27-Player Roster for First U.S. Women’s National Team Training Camp in Seven Months – Oct. 8, 2020
U.S. Women’s National Team Returns to Action for First Time in Seven Months with Training Camp in Commerce City, Colo. – Oct. 7, 2020
U.S. Soccer Announces the Jill Ellis Scholarship Fund and the SheChampions Mentorship Program to Support Women in Coaching – Oct. 6, 2020
September 2020
USMNT Will Be Joined by Canada, Martinique and One Remaining Qualifier in Group B of 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup – Sept. 28, 2020
U.S. Men’s National Team to Forgo Playing International Matches During the FIFA Window in October – Sept. 22, 2020
Philip Poole Named Goalkeeper Coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team – Sept. 16, 2020
Presentation by Newly Formed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Highlights U.S. Soccer Federation Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting – Sept. 12, 2020
U.S. Soccer Names David Wright as New Chief Commercial Officer – Sept. 9, 2020
U.S. Soccer Names Ellie Maybury Head of Performance for the U.S. Women’s National Team; Julian Haigh Named USWNT Sport Scientist – Sept. 3, 2020
August 2020
U.S. Men’s National Team Learns Schedule for Final Round of Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Aug. 19, 2020
2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Cancelled Due to Impact of COVID-19 – Aug. 17, 2020
U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer and Bleacher Report Reach Multi-Year Agreement – Aug. 17, 2020
July 2020
U.S. Soccer Names Karen Leetzow as New Chief Legal Officer – July 31, 2020
Concacaf Announces New World Cup Qualifying Format for Qatar 2022 – July 27, 2020
U.S. Soccer Federation Releases Complete Return to Play Recommendations for “PLAY ON” Campaign During COVID-19 – July 15, 2020
Francis Farberoff Named Head Coach of U.S. Beach Soccer National Teams – July 1, 2020
June 2020
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Candidate Host City Workshop for U.S. Bidders to Be Held July 7 – June 30, 2020
U.S. Soccer “PLAY ON” Campaign Releases Phase 2 Recommendations as Organized Soccer Continues Return to Play Nationwide – June 22, 2020
U.S. Soccer Federation Statement on Repeal of Policy 604-1 – June 8, 2020
“U.S. Soccer PLAY ON” Campaign Created to Support Grassroots Soccer Community as Organized Soccer Returns to Play Across the Country – June 4, 2020
May 2020
U.S. Soccer’s “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign Releases Latest Content – May 26, 2020
U.S. Soccer Unveils Licensed Face Coverings as Part of “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign; 100 Percent of Net Proceeds to Benefit the CDC Foundation and First Responders Children’s Foundation – May 21, 2020
Launch of SheBelieves Virtual Network Highlights Latest Content for U.S. Soccer’s “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign – May 18, 2020
Joint Statement from the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. Soccer Foundation – May 15, 2020
U.S. Soccer to Launch SheBelieves Virtual Network on Monday, May 18 – May 13, 2020
Latest Content for U.S. Soccer’s “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign Features Return of Insiders Connect and High Performance Webinar Double Header – May 11, 2020
The Official U.S. Soccer Podcast Launches Today – May 8, 2020
The Official U.S. Soccer Podcast Highlights Latest Content for “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign – May 4, 2020
April 2020
U.S. Soccer’s “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign Unveils Latest Content for This Week – April 27, 2020
U.S. Soccer’s “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign Unveils Latest Content for This Week – April 20, 2020
U.S. Soccer’s “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign Unveils Latest Content for This Week – April 13, 2020
U.S. Soccer Launches Twitch Account with U.S. eNational Team vs. Mexico This Friday as Part of “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign – April 9, 2020
U.S. Soccer’s “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign Unveils New and Upcoming Content for This Week – April 6, 2020
U.S. Soccer Launches “BEND THE CURVE. STAY AT HOME.” Campaign – April 1, 2020
March 2020
William Wilson Named Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of U.S. Soccer Federation – March 23, 2020
U.S. Soccer to Re-Air Most Memorable National Team Matches for Fans – March 22, 2020
U.S. Soccer Temporarily Suspends 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Due to COVID-19 Outbreak – March 13, 2020
Carlos Cordeiro Resigns as U.S. Soccer President – March 12, 2020
U.S. Soccer Announces Ticket Refunds for Canceled WNT Games on April 10 in Sandy, Utah and April 14 in San Jose, Calif. – March 12, 2020
U.S. Soccer Development Academy Suspends Official Operations Through End of April and Cancels 2020 Allstate Spring Cup as Precaution Against Spread of Coronavirus – March 12, 2020
U.S. Soccer Cancels Upcoming Men’s and Women’s Senior National Team Matches in March and April Due to COVID-19 Outbreak – March 12, 2020
2020 SheBelieves Summit in Chicago Postponed Indefinitely – March 12, 2020
USA Wins 2020 SheBelieves Cup with 3-1 Victory Vs. Japan – March 11, 2020
U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro Statement on Women’s National Team – March 11, 2020
Eligible Candidates for 2020 National Soccer Hall of Fame Veteran and Builder Ballots Announced – March 11, 2020
Statement on SheBelieves Cup Final Match Day in Frisco, Texas – March 10, 2020
USWNT Faces Japan With SheBelieves Cup Title on the Line – March 10, 2020
U.S. Soccer Development Academy, Presented by Allstate, Finalizes Membership for 2020-21 Season – March 10, 2020
U-23 USMNT Head Coach Jason Kreis Names USA Roster for 2020 Concacaf Olympic Qualifying Championship – March 8, 2020
USA Continues 2020 SheBelieves Cup with Hard-Fought 1-0 Win Vs. Spain Before Sellout Crowd in Harrison, N.J. – March 8, 2020
USA Rolls Past Mexico 4-1 to Win 2020 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship – March 8, 2020
After Convincing Win Vs. England, USWNT Faces Rising Euro Power Spain in 2020 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa – March 7, 2020
U-20 WNT Aims for Record Sixth Concacaf Title – March 7, 2020
U-20 WNT Qualifies for 2020 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup with 6-0 Win Against Dominican Republic – March 6, 2020
U.S. Soccer Launches SheBelieves Online Academy to Inspire Women to Achieve Personal and Professional Aspirations – March 6, 2020
USA Defeats England 2-0 to Win SheBelieves Cup Opener on Goals from Christen Press and Carli Lloyd – March 5, 2020
USA Takes on Host Dominican Republic for Berth to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – March 5, 2020
U.S. Soccer and GoGo squeeZ Partner to Promote Active and Healthy Lifestyles for Kids and Families – March 5, 2020
U-20 WNT Dominates Canada 4-0 to Reach Pivotal 2020 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship Semifinals – March 4, 2020
U.S. Soccer and Chiptole Partner to Provide Real Food for Real Athletes – March 4, 2020
With Olympic Qualification Secured, the USWNT Opens 2020 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa, Against England – March 3, 2020
U-20 WNT Faces Canada in World Cup Qualifying Quarterfinal – March 3, 2020
February 2020
U-20 WNT Advances to 2020 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship Quarterfinals with 6-0 Win Against St. Lucia – Feb. 29, 2020
Knockout Round Begins for U-20 WNT at Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship – Feb. 28, 2020
U-20 WNT Tops World Cup Qualifying Group C with 11-0 Win Vs. Honduras – Feb. 26, 2020
Andonovski Names Final 23-Player Roster for 2020 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa – Feb. 26, 2020
U-20 WNT Looks to Top Group C at World Cup Qualifying – Feb. 25, 2020
Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City to Host 2020 Development Academy Championships Presented by Allstate – Feb. 25, 2020
Semahj Ware Wins 2020 SheBelieves Hero Contest – Feb. 24, 2020
U-20 WNT Advances to Knockout Stage of World Cup Qualifying with 4-0 Win Vs. Domincan Republic – Feb. 24, 2020
U-20 WNT Looks to Keep Rolling at World Cup Qualifying – Feb. 23, 2020
U-20 WNT Launches World Cup Qualifying Campaign with 9-0 Win Vs. Cuba – Feb. 22, 2020
U-20 WNT Kicks Off World Cup Qualifying Quest in the Dominican Republic – Feb. 20, 2020
USA Schedule Set for 2020 Concacaf Futsal Championship – Feb. 20, 2020
Eligible Candidates for 2020 National Soccer Hall of Fame Player Ballot Announced – Feb. 20, 2020
Andonovski Names 26-Player Training Camp Roster for 2020 SheBelieves Cup – Feb. 17, 2020
Five Finalists Selected for 2020 SheBelieves Hero Contest – Feb. 17, 2020
U.S. Soccer Membership Re-Elects Cindy Parlow Cone as VP at 2020 AGM in Nashville – Feb. 15, 2020
U.S. Soccer Launches Grassroots Coaching Courses in Spanish – Feb. 14, 2020
U.S. Soccer Announces Speaker Lineup for 2020 SheBelieves Summit, Presented by Deloitte – Feb. 14, 2020
Harvey Names USA Roster for 2020 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic – Feb. 13, 2020
All Three Non-U.S. Games at the 2020 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa, Will Be Shown on ESPN3 – Feb. 13, 2020
U.S. Women’s National Team to Face Brazil and Australia, with Both Matches Presented by Allstate, in High-Profile April Friendlies – Feb. 12, 2020
U.S. Soccer Doubles Innovate to Grow Fund Grants to More than $2.4 Million for 2020 – Feb. 11, 2020
U.S. Soccer Nominates Juan Uro as Independent Director – Feb. 10, 2020
Eddie Soto Steps Down as Head Coach of U.S. Beach Soccer Men’s National Team – Feb. 7, 2020
U.S. Women’s National Team Wins 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament with 3-0 Victory Over Canada – Feb. 9, 2020
With Olympic Qualification Secured, the USWNT Faces Canada in Concacaf Title Game – Feb. 8, 2020
U.S. Women’s National Team Qualifies for 2020 Olympic Games with 4-0 Victory Over Mexico – Feb. 7, 2020
Four-Person Committee of Former USWNT Players to Select 2020 SheBelieves Hero Finalists – Feb. 7, 2020
USWNT Faces Mexico in Semifinal for Berth to 2020 Olympics – Feb. 6, 2020
Jay Berhalter, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, to Leave U.S. Soccer Federation – Feb. 6, 2020
U.S. Women’s National Team Defeats Costa Rica 6-0 to Win Group A at 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying – Feb. 3, 2020
USWNT Faces Costa Rica for Group A Title – Feb. 2, 2020
USMNT Begins Exciting 2020 Campaign with 1-0 Friendly Win Vs. Concacaf Rival Costa Rica – Feb. 1, 2020
January 2020
USWNT Defeats Panama 8-0 to Advance to Semifinal Round of 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying – Jan. 31, 2020
USWNT Faces Panama in Second Group A Match – Jan. 30, 2020
USMNT Opens Up 2020 Campaign with Camp-Ending Friendly Against Costa Rica – Jan. 30, 2020
U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer Select Stats Perform as Exclusive Global Data Partner – Jan. 30, 2020
U.S. Soccer Releases Second Round Pairings and Host Scenarios for 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – Jan. 29, 2020
USWNT Defeats Haiti 4-0 to Win Opening Match of 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying – Jan. 28, 2020
Three U.S. Soccer Referees, One Assessor Will Represent USA at 2020 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship – Jan. 28, 2020
USWNT Kicks Off 2020 with Olympic Qualifying – Jan. 27, 2020
Berhalter Announces 22-Player Travel Roster for Final Prep Ahead of USA-Costa Rica – Jan. 25, 2020
Thirty-Eight Open Division Teams Learn First Round Opponent for 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – Jan. 22, 2020
USA Set for 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament as Andonovski Names 20-Player Roster – Jan. 17, 2020
U.S. Men’s National Team to Face Wales on March 30 in Cardiff for Second Match of European Tour – Jan. 17, 2020
Midfielder Paxton Pomykal Departs U.S. Men’s National Team January Camp – Jan. 16, 2020
2020 SheBelieves Hero Contest Begins – Jan. 16, 2020
Chicago Welcomes 2020 SheBelieves Summit, Presented by Deloitte – Jan. 15, 2020
Gonzalo Segares Named Head Coach of U.S. Under-15 Boys’ National Team – Jan. 13, 2020
2020 SheBelieves Cup, Presented by Visa, Highlights U.S. Soccer’s Most Expansive SheBelieves Campaign to Inspire, Encourage and Empower – Jan. 13, 2020
USMNT Adds Brandon Servania to January Camp Roster – Jan. 11, 2020
Brian McBride Named General Manager of U.S. Men’s National Team – Jan. 10, 2020
U-23 USMNT to Face Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Mexico at 2020 Concacaf Men’s Olympic Qualifying Championship – Jan. 9. 2020
Matt Potter Hired as New Head Coach of U.S. Under-23 WNT – Jan. 9, 2020
U.S. Soccer Hosting Second Bio-Banding Event as High Performance Department Expands Initiative to Further Support Player Development – Jan. 8, 2020
Record-Setting 100 Teams Confirmed for 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 107th Edition of U.S. Soccer’s National Championship – Jan. 8, 2020
Anthony Hudson Named Head Coach of U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team – Jan. 8, 2020
Nomination Process for 2020 U.S. Soccer Vice Presidential Election Closed – Jan. 7, 2020
Laura Harvey Hired as New Head Coach of U-20 USWNT – Jan. 6, 2020
U.S. Soccer Statement on MNT January Camp, Originally Scheduled to Begin in Doha, Qatar – Jan. 3, 2020
Aron Hyde Named Goalkeeper Coach of U.S. Men’s National Team – Jan. 3, 2020
Official u.s. Soccer press releases: 2019
DECEMBER 2019
U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM TO BEGIN TWO-MATCH EUROPEAN TOUR ON MARCH 26 AGAINST THE NETHERLANDS - Dec. 13, 2019
JULIE ERTZ NAMED 2019 U.S. SOCCER FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Dec. 13, 2019
MORE THAN $1,000,000 AWARDED TO PLAYERS FOR 2019-20 SEASON BY U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - DEC. 12, 2019
2020 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP BRACKET FORMAT AND SCHEDULE FINALIZED - Dec. 12, 2019
U.S. SOCCER NAMES LEGENDARY REFERRE ESSE BAHARMAST AS 2020 WERNER FRICKER BUILDER AWARD WINNER - Dec. 12, 2019
CHRISTIAN PULISIC VOTED AS 2019 U.S. SOCCER MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Dec. 12, 2019
TWO-TIME U-20 WORLD CUP DEFENDER KALEIGH RIEHL ADDED TO USWNT ID CAMP ROSTER - Dec. 10, 2019
FIVE CHANGES MADE TO USWNT ID CAMP ROSTER IN FLORIDA - Dec. 9, 2019
U.S. SOCCER FAN WEEK CELEBRATES SUPPORTERS OF THE U.S. NATIONAL TEAMS - Dec. 6, 2019